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A consultation on the Community Governance Review (CGR) for the whole district is now open and residents are encouraged to take part. The consultation is open now and will close on 22 June 2026.

Building on the commitment to continuous partnership working, Southwater Parish Council has formally applied to Horsham District Council for the designation of a joint Southwater & Shipley Neighbourhood Plan Area following a positive resolution with neighbouring Shipley Parish Council in April 2026.

On 25 March 2026 the Government confirmed it is delaying its decision on how local government should change across Sussex.

At an Extraordinary Council Meeting on 17 December 2025, Southwater Parish Council resolved to proceed with a “Full Review” of the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan, including housing allocations.

The Government is consulting on local government reorganisation for Sussex & Brighton.  This is your opportunity to share your views on how local councils could be structured in the future in our area.